Reminders and Updates

Bear Necessity Theatre Company presents: Seussical. Purchase your tickets at prhsco.booktix.com.

Our next Building Accountability and Advisory Committee meeting of the school year is on Monday, November 16 at 3:30 p.m. at PRHS in the Sunset Room (Room 1118).

What is BAAC? The Palmer Ridge High School (PRHS) Building Accountability and Advisory Committee (BAAC) serves the PRHS community as a "School Accountability Committee" as required by the Colorado Department of Education (in accordance with Colorado Revised Statute 22/Colorado State Law).

Its purpose is to represent parents and guardians of PRHS students and the local community with regard to academics, student achievement, and budgetary and safety matters. As such, the BAAC is an advisory body that makes recommendations to the PRHS Principal regarding these topics. To accomplish this, the BAAC meets four times a year and includes parents, a community representative, a faculty member, a student member, and the PRHS Principal. The BAAC is chaired by an elected parent representative who is assisted by an elected parent deputy chair or co-chair and an elected parent secretary.

Topics discussed include school funding priorities, the school's Performance Improvement Plan, student and faculty climate and perceptions, and achievement of student academic goals and objectives. A guest speaker is often invited to focus on areas of interest to parents, such as academic testing and college preparation.

Our PRHS BAAC is part of the District 38 School Accountability Committee (SAC) team that includes SACs from the other D38 schools. The chair of the PRHS BAAC participates in the quarterly District 38 SAC team meetings.

Parent and guardian participation is key to permitting exchange of information and ideas such that PRHS can continue to provide our children, the students, the best possible high school experience.

We are reaching out to ask for your help making After Prom 2027 a success!

We are currently looking for parent volunteers to help with volunteer coordination, decorations, food, prizes, ticketing and check-in, and donations. Whether you can give a little time or a lot, your involvement makes a big difference. We know everyone has busy schedules, and we truly appreciate any support you can provide.

Please take a moment to review the SignUpGenius link to view available volunteer roles and sign up for a spot that works for you.

Thank you for your continued support of our PRHS students, staff, and school community. We couldn't do it without you!

Winter Sports Parent Night will take place on Thursday, November 19. This meeting will begin at 6:00 PM in the auditorium for all sports, followed by a break out of individual teams. Please plan to attend if you have a student participating in a winter sport.

There will be no school the week of November 23. Enjoy your break!

Lewis-Palmer School District 38 and Palmer Ridge High School are excited to officially launch Pathways of Distinction!

This new optional program recognizes Palmer Ridge students for exploring their passions beyond core academics as they prepare for college, career, and life after high school. Whether your student is a freshman mapping out their high school journey or a senior looking to cap off their achievements, Pathways of Distinction offers a structured way to highlight their dedication.

What is Pathways of Distinction?

Similar to a college minor, Pathways of Distinction honors focused, specialized learning. Students who complete a pathway will earn a diploma seal and a special honor cord to wear at graduation.

Along the way, students will build valuable real-world skills, gain a competitive edge, and set themselves apart as they transition to higher education, the workforce, the military, or technical programs.

Available Pathways at Palmer Ridge

We are proud to offer the following pathways for our students (options may expand or adjust in future school years):

• Business & Marketing

• Health Sciences/Biomedical Science

• Performing Arts (includes Band, Choir, and Theater)

• Student Council

• Computer Science

• Engineering

• Media Arts & Communications

• Skilled Trades/Construction

• Visual Arts

To view detailed course offerings and pathway guides, please explore our PRHS Course Guide and flyers:

• Business and Marketing

• Performing Arts

• Computer Science

• Engineering

• Media Arts & Communications

• Skilled Trades/Construction

• Visual Arts

How to Earn Pathways of Distinction Recognition

To earn a Pathway of Distinction diploma seal and honor cord, students must:

1. Maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher within their chosen pathway courses (not overall GPA).

2. Complete required pathway courses (college-preparatory or career-technical courses).

3. Extend their learning through approved experiences such as industry certifications, a portfolio presentation, or a capstone project, as a few examples.

Next Steps for PRHS Students

• Class of 2027 & Beyond: Eligible to enroll in and complete pathways throughout their high school career. Many seniors are already on track to earn this recognition based on coursework and activities already completed.

• Get Started: We encourage all students to schedule a meeting with their PRHS Counselor to discuss pathway planning and course selection.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Palmer Ridge High School. We look forward to celebrating the exceptional accomplishments of our students.

Lifetouch is offering some great discounts on school pictures through November 30!

Please call the appropriate attendance secretary when reporting absences, late arrivals and early releases. If you call an attendance secretary, and the phone rolls over to voicemail, please leave a message (including the reason for the absence) and they will check promptly. Keep in mind they may be on the line with another parent, assisting a student or teacher. Our secretaries work very hard to accommodate requests, so please be patient as they work through the many requests they receive each day.

• Early Release Request: Please send a note with your student in the morning OR call at least 1 hour in advance.
• Illness at School: Students must report to the health room first. The nurse will contact parents for pick-up (students should not text parents directly to be picked up).
• Medical Notes: Bring a note from the doctor's office to mark absences as medically excused.
• Extended Absence: Please have students get a pre-arranged absence form from their attendance secretary.

Please keep this information on-hand and thank you for your cooperation.

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From the nurse’s office:

If a student is ill while at school, they MUST report to the school health room. The school nurse/health clerk will then call home if the student is not well enough to stay in school for the remainder of the day. The student should not call or text home to be picked up by a parent or guardian if they have not reported to the health room.

To see a complete list of upcoming events for the 2026-2027 school year, please refer to the Dates to Remember document. Please note that dates and times are subject to change.

All announcements can be found on our website under the news headline, "PRHS ANNOUNCEMENTS."